As you have heard about the grade pay, pay matrix level etc many times. You have also heard that Government Employees have got their pockets full etc. So I am presenting you a comparison chart for Initial Gross Salary for a personnel posted at city like Lucknow. This is the approximation and calculations have been made using Salary Calculator (Link).
There are various factors contributing for Gross Salary:
1. Basic Pay - The Basic Pay of Your Post
2. DA- It is dearness allowance revised twice a year by the Government
3. HRA - House Rent Allowance for Government Servants
4. TA- Travelling Allowance
5. SSA- Special Security Allowance (20% of Basic Pay) which is applicable only in CBI, NIA, IB, SPG etc Institutions.
This will give you a good idea about Grade Pay and Posts:
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